Guest Service Manager

Algonquin Resort•Ottawa, ON

5d•CA$60,000 - CA$64,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Guest Service Manager position is generally responsible for managing and coordinating the activities of all Front Office employees (guest registration, security, telephone services and night audit) to ensure guest satisfaction and maximizing hotel profitability.

Requirements

Must have a minimum 2 years of experience as a Guest Service Supervisor or Manager in a hotel setting with a strong knowledge of Revenue Management and Guest Service
Opera PMS experience is an asset, must be knowledgeable with Microsoft Window applications and other computer related programs
Proven Team Leader, professional presentation and excellent working relationships with all team members and guests
Must have a flexible schedule and be able to work evenings, weekends and holidays

Nice To Haves

Degree or Diploma in Hotel and Restaurant Management, Hospitality, Business Administration, ore related major from an accredited educational institution is an asset

Responsibilities

Schedules guest service agents and security. Oversees their reviews, training and development of staff to achieve hotel service quality standards.
Oversees and participates in guest registration.
Motivates staff and establishes a productive working environment for hotel.
Achieves budgeted revenues and expenses and maximizes profitability related to the rooms department.
Achieves brand standards regarding guest satisfaction, recognition and enrollments. Passes all brand quality audits.
Assists revenue management with the implementation and execution of programs to ensure that the hotel’s room occupancy and Average Daily Rate objectives are met.
Analyzes and generates reports and communicates information to employees and appropriate departments.
Assembles, tracks and interprets financial and operational plans for the rooms department, to include the annual hotel budget.
Knowledgeable of hotel property, amenities, area attractions and transportation.
Maintains correct procedures for hotel accounting, credit control and handling of financial transactions.
Maintains procedures for security of monies, guest security and emergency procedures.
Strives to increase the level of guest satisfaction by delivery of an improved product through employee development and quality image.
Responds quickly to guest requests or complaints in a friendly manner and ensures appropriate action is taken. Follows up to ensure guest satisfaction.
Provides a professional image at all times through appearance and dress.
Follows company policies and procedures and is able to effectively communicate them to subordinates.
Recruits and staffs department using company hiring standards (i.e. behavioral questioning, reference checks, evaluations and team interviews).
Conducts training classes regarding safety, security, department procedures and service guidelines.
Fulfills Manager on Duty shifts.
Fulfills lobby duty shifts.
Ensures hotel is in compliance with all federal, provincial and local laws, including health and safety, ESA and human rights.